Get ready for a musical journey that crosses borders and styles! On Sunday, November 30, from 15:30 to 17:00, the Cununa Ensemble will perform live at Het Zeehelden Theater, The Hague
The vibrant sounds of Romanian folk and Eastern Europe music, Turkish melodies, classical elegance, and a touch of improv and jazz.
This talented group of classically trained musicians blends familiar and lesser-known pieces with new arrangements and improvisation, creating a performance full of surprises, emotion, and fun. Expect an afternoon where classical meets folk, and tradition meets creativity.
Whether you’re a lover of world music, jazz, or simply curious for something different, this is a concert not to miss!
Sunday, November 30 | 15:30–17:00 | Het Zeehelden Theater, The Hague
Dutch singer and musical actor Shay Lachman, born and raised in The Hague, will star in the lead role of Universal Music’s new stage production Once Upon a Time in Dubai.
The production opens in November 2025 in Dubai and runs through February 2026. They’re currently planning a tour in America from February 2026.
Lachman is known for performing in Disney’s Aladdin musical in The Hague and for appearances on luxury cruise stages and major musical productions. He now steps onto an international platform to connect with a global audience. The show blends contemporary pop with cinematic staging and brings Dubai’s energy to the theatre.
“I’m proud to carry a bit of The Hague onto an international stage,” says Lachman. “This role is a milestone and a chance to speak to audiences from many cultures through music and story.”
Highlights
Lead role in Once Upon a Time in Dubai
Engagement: November 2025 to February 2026
Hometown: The Hague, Netherlands; now performing internationally
Prior credits include Disney’s Aladdin
About Shay Lachman Shay Lachman is a Dutch singer and musical actor based in Amsterdam. He has performed worldwide and focuses on projects that connect diverse audiences.
Lucas Jussen, Leonard Elschenbroich and Sinterklaas Concert with the Residentie Orkest
In November, the Residentie Orkest welcomes star soloists Leonard Elschenbroich and Lucas Jussen. The programme features masterpieces by Elgar, Debussy, Ravel, Walton and Beethoven. The Residentie Orkest closes the month with the traditional Sinterklaas Concert. The conductors at Amare are Jun Märkl, Richard Egarr and Leonard Evers.
Fri 7 Nov (8.15 p.m.) & Sun 9 Nov (11 a.m.), Amare
ELGAR’S CELLO CONCERTO WITH LEONARD ELSCHENBROICH
The fantastic cellist Leonard Elschenbroich plays the melancholic sounds of Elgar’s beloved Cello Concerto. The composer wrote this work from a place of deep emotion, after the devastating First World War that tore the British Empire apart. An intimate and direct composition. The orchestra then zooms out with Images by the grand master of sounds: Debussy. A rich and impressionistic work that evokes scenes: along streets and roads, the colors of the night and the sparkle of promise, the morning before the party begins. Chief conductor Jun Märkl concludes the concert with Ravel’s Boléro. The rhythm of the Spanish dance, which is endlessly fascinating, provides a compelling climax.
Fri 14 Nov (8.15 p.m.) & Sun 16 Nov (2.15 p.m.), Amare
BEETHOVEN’S EMPEROR CONCERTO WITH LUCAS JUSSEN
While Napoleon Bonaparte’s troops besieged the city, Ludwig van Beethoven composed his Piano Concerto No. 5, the Emperor Concerto. It’s a grand, heroic and majestic work – and the pianist Lucas Jussen, who’s known for his Beethoven interpretations, does it justice. It is a striking combination with the second part of the concert: Walton’s Symphony No. 1. “Play as if you are angry!” wrote Walton. “Play lively and fiercely!” Turbulent, agitated and sometimes sad, the symphony ends with triumphant determination and is extremely innovative. Walton built a bridge from Romanticism to Modernism. An exciting combination with Beethoven, another hero who bridged movements. Lucas Jussen shares the stage at these concerts with resident guest conductor Richard Egarr.
Sat 22 Nov, 11:00 & 13:00, Amare: SINTERKLAAS CONCERT
A mysterious package, an exciting adventure and lively music. The Sinterklaas Concert is hilarious, mischievous and perfect for anyone who loves mystery, music and surprises.
A party, presents and cake. Sounds fun, right? Well, not for Klaas. He thinks birthdays are stupid, with boring presents, nasty cake and annoying visitors. But then a mysterious uncle suddenly shows up with a mysterious package. Along with his best friend, Krum, Klaas embarks on a crazy adventure involving strange animals, stubborn horses and dangerous sweets. The Residentie Orkest, conducted by Leonard Evers, plays the soundtrack to this adventure; Oorkaan, together with actors Amy van der Weerden and Jacob de Groot, provides a clever mix of theatre, humor and music. With sharp dialogue, unexpected twists and mischief galore, they keep the entire orchestra and the audience on their toes. But the biggest question remains: who gets to open the package? And is there actually anything in it?
Photos above: Lucas Jussen, Leonard Elschenbroich & Sinterklaas Concert
Listening to the Vienna Boys’ Choir on stage together with the Academy of Vocal Arts from The Hague is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Several greatest hits from Händel’s Messiah and the first cantata from Bach’s Weihnachtsoratorium will be performed in this unique collaboration between two leading European Choir institutions. You can also enjoy sparkling a cappella music, a true delight! What makes this concert even more special is that the entire cast consists exclusively of people aged 30 or younger. The whole performance will be conducted by 29-year-old Daniëlle van Lieshout.
With a history spanning more than 500 years, the Vienna Boys’ Choir is one of the most famous boys’ choirs in the world. Chorus Juventus is the choir in which the boys can continue their musical careers after their voices break. The tenors and basses of Chorus Juventus will join the sopranos and altos of Cantamare Vocal Ensemble and a selection of the Musicanti children’s choir. This youthful Händel is the perfect start to the festive season!
Are you unavailable on the 20th of December, but do not want to miss this concert? ‘Can you Händel this?’ will also be livestreamed that day and performed on the 19th of December in Ede and the 21st of December in Amsterdam!
The Zuid-hollands Symfonie Orkest (ZSO), a local amateur orchestra which performs to a high standard and featuring a mix of Dutch and expat musicians, will be celebrating its 25th anniversary with a festive concert and afterparty on Saturday 15th November at 19:00 in De Regentes, Weimarstraat 63, 2562 GR Den Haag.
The concert will have an American theme, featuring two very well known works originating in the USA in the late 19th and early 20th centuries respectively.
Before the interval the orchestra will perform Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 (“From the New World”), which the Czech composer wrote in 1893 whilst director of the National Conservatory of Music of America in New York.
After the interval there will be a joint performance of the orchestra with the Dario Fo Choir, together with soprano Shanice Skinner and baritone Roy van Vugt, of Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess – A Concert of Songs. This is a sequence of the main songs from the opera, originally composed in 1934-5, featuring Summertime, It Ain’t Necessarily So, I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin, and many more.
Tickets are €20 in the presale (€22.50 on the door), €9 for children. The discount code for the presale is ZSO25! (including the exclamation mark) via this link:
ZSO 25th anniversary concert Saturday 15th November 2025 De Regentes
Richard Bona, the charismatic Cameroonian bass king will performing with the Asante Trio in the Amare on Tuesday 4 November.
Anyone who looks at the career of this phenomenal multi-instrumentalist and singer will find a colorful collection of musical styles, influences and exciting collaborations. With his unique sound and voice, Bona interweaves his roots with jazz, pop and global music. That, combined with his extraordinary stage personality, has turned him into a staple name in the world of these musical genres.
Richard Bona grew up in Cameroon, where he started playing on the jazz stages of the capital Douala at an early age. Inspired by the music of Jaco Pastorius, he specialized as a bassist. He grew into a Grammy-winning musician, internationally renowned bass player, composer and multi-instrumentalist, who worked with many iconic artists from different musical backgrounds. Among them Salif Keita, Quincy Jones, Sting, Cesária Évora, Mike Stern, Pat Metheny, Stevie Wonder and Bobby McFerrin. Along the diverse notable collaborations Bona also devotes a large part of his time to teaching, coaching and guiding young talents.
Richard Bona Presents: Asante Trio Amare Tuesday 4 November – 19:45
